Aug 10 2024 August 10, 2024 August 10, 2024 by Gerard

Street Racing And Its Cultural Significance

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Street Racing And Its Cultural Significance – During the years following their post-World War II Allied occupation, Japan’s automotive industry expanded explosively and saw them eventually grow into the world’s largest vehicle production powerhouse, synonymous with quality and reliability.

As personal vehicles became cheaper and more accessible, they found their way more into the everyday life of the Japanese population. Naturally from this came the rise of multiple subcultures revolving around their newfound mobility.

Street Racing And Its Cultural Significance

One of the most notorious of these are the Bosozoku, gangs of youth who terrorize the streets with their cars and bikes as their way of rebelling against society. Their exploits of reckless driving, gang violence and generally disturbing the peace have been extensively documented over the years, and while we do not condone criminal activity, their style is undeniable and their culture continues to inform and influence fans to … Read the rest


Aug 07 2024 August 7, 2024 August 7, 2024 by Gerard

The Future Of Street Racing

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The Future Of Street Racing – NASCAR is reportedly talking to several major cities about possible road courses NASCAR is talking to several cities about a road race in the future. Which city is next to the NASCAR road race?

NASCAR has been bold with its schedule for several years after not changing it for a long time. This includes the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum and the return of North Wilkesboro Speedway as NASCAR’s All-Star Race in 2023.

The Future Of Street Racing

None of these events are as likely to happen on the Fourth of July Weekend. For the first time in history, the sport will be contested on the road when it heads to Chicago, IL.

The Golden Years Of Japan’s Car Culture: Showa Racing — Sabukaru

Both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series will compete at the Chicago Street Course despite the roar of the … Read the rest


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Aug 04 2024 August 4, 2024 August 4, 2024 by Gerard

The Best Endurance Racing Championships To Follow

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The Best Endurance Racing Championships To Follow – Next fall, the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship, or WEC, will become the Americas for Lone Star Le Mans in 2024. This will be the sixth round of the 2024 WEC season and the only race to be held in North America.

Endurance racing is unique to other motorsports events held at COTA. Unlike typical forms of racing where drivers try to race a predetermined distance in the fastest time, endurance racing is a breakaway. During WEC races, drivers have a predetermined time to drive the longest distance. These events are designed to test the endurance of both the equipment and the people behind the wheel.

The Best Endurance Racing Championships To Follow

The 2024 FIA WEC season will feature eight rounds around the world, with race times ranging from six to 24 hours. The most famous race in the series is the … Read the rest


Aug 02 2024 August 2, 2024 August 2, 2024 by Gerard

Endurance Racing Vs Sprint Racing Key Differences

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Endurance Racing Vs Sprint Racing Key Differences

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Iracing Guide: The Iracing Dallara P217 Lmp2

For many, the distinctions that separate the different types of motor racing can be blurred. So we’ve put together a quick summary of four of the world’s most … Read the rest


Jul 31 2024 July 31, 2024 July 31, 2024 by Gerard

Rising Stars In Motogp

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Rising Stars In Motogp – Now in its seventh year, the MotoGP™ Championship is expanding in innovative ways. Along with the additional format, the series has added an additional branch to its lineup: the Rising Stars Series.

Just as Dorna’s junior racing programs (Red Bull Rookies Cup, FIM Junior World Championship, Asia Talent Cup, British Talent Cup, Northern Talent Cup) aim to bring young talent to the top of the sport, so does the Rising Stars Series. to do the same in a fast-paced world.

Rising Stars In Motogp

The program is a first for MotoGP™ and consists of three Online Challenges separated by three World Regions (Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania) and one Online Grand Final.

Vinales Calls Luckless First Half Of Motogp 2023

You must be registered to compete in the MotoGP™ Championship before participating in one of the qualifiers. To begin your journey to the top, … Read the rest


Jul 28 2024 July 28, 2024 July 28, 2024 by Gerard

Motogp Rider Profiles

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Motogp Rider Profiles – Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins aim to do what Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo failed to do.

2024 promises to be an exciting year of exciting ™ action. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) is looking to make it three championships in a row, a feat not seen since Marc Marquez’s four-year reign ended in 2019 with just two championships™.

Motogp Rider Profiles

Marc Marquez, now with Gresini Racing, is aiming to reclaim his throne, while Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) is looking to go one better than his second-place finish in the championship in 2023. If either Marquez or Martin wins, it will be the first championship in history. ™ was won by an individual team player.

Honda And Yamaha Go Private Testing At Mugello

A three-horse race to win with three different manufacturers is the attraction. Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), … Read the rest


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Jul 26 2024 July 26, 2024 July 26, 2024 by Gerard

How To Prepare Your Car For Drag Racing

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How To Prepare Your Car For Drag Racing – From growing classes to improved manufacturing techniques, we’re tapping into some of the trends that are guiding the market into the new racing season.

Driven by innovation, opportunities, and a product pipeline that makes the segment faster than a greyhound at Red Bull, the straight line segment is ready for another strong campaign in 2021. Indeed, drag racers now have more options than cars. , engine combination, and race type. high paying event that takes place on dragstrips quarter- and eight miles across the country, and counts cars in many at the highest level of the year.

How To Prepare Your Car For Drag Racing

At the same time, manufacturers in the performance aftermarket feverishly develop effective, affordable drag racing products, and get to market faster thanks to good distribution and/or delivery.

Drag Racing Facts Outlines Physics Bending Top Fuel Racers

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Jul 24 2024 July 24, 2024 July 24, 2024 by Gerard

Drag Racing Legends: Profiles Of The Greats

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Drag Racing Legends: Profiles Of The Greats – In 1988 the wheels turned on “The Grove”. With a 538-inch big block for power, the venerable ’57 was running low 8-second times. Ray Lemmerman

1957 Chevy. This Memorial Day weekend, candy-apple-red Shoebox racers are set to compete at the Great Lakes Dragway in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Running a 6.8-second quarter mile at 200 mph with Pro Stock driver Kevin Lawrence at the wheel, it will again challenge the quarter mile.

Drag Racing Legends: Profiles Of The Greats

The finned Chevy has been a drag strip staple since the fall of 1956, when it left the Ferrell Hicks Chevrolet dealership on Chicago’s South Side. Over six decades, it has been owned, raced, set aside, lost and reclaimed. And

Nhra Speed For All Review: Gaming A Quarter Mile At A Time

Dick Messino, now approaching his 82nd birthday, is no ordinary drag racer. … Read the rest


Jul 22 2024 July 22, 2024 July 22, 2024 by Gerard

The Best Drag Racing Podcasts

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The Best Drag Racing Podcasts – I’m not sure I ever thought I’d say this, especially in a public forum, but what the hell was I missing when it wasn’t a prep race?

I had a bad taste in my mouth for years that I didn’t have any prep races. Thinking it was stupid, childish, unimportant and just about every other negative adjective you could think of to describe that slice of pie in our sport. Well, I was proven wrong, at least in certain aspects.

The Best Drag Racing Podcasts

Over the last year, many people have told me that I must not give any preparatory race a chance. They told me it would be fun and that I would actually enjoy it. I laughed a little to myself when I was told that. As someone who has been involved in class racing for over thirty years and a … Read the rest


Jul 19 2024 July 19, 2024 July 19, 2024 by Gerard

How To Choose The Right Tires For Drag Racing

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How To Choose The Right Tires For Drag Racing – The tire temperature on the track should usually be about 20 degrees cooler than the track temperature. “Burn longer on colder days,” advises our source at Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “On hotter days, just smoke a little and brush them off. The shorter the burn-in, the less the rubber will wear, so the tires will last longer.” Photo by Evan Smith/Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels.

Fairing vs. Radial is often the first decision for these racers, but there are additional factors to consider before they burn that rubber on the drag strip.

How To Choose The Right Tires For Drag Racing

It is as simple as this. “Racers are looking for traction, something that can move their car as fast as possible,” says Farron Lubbers of Hoosier Racing Tire, Lakeville, Indiana. Sounds easy enough.

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